ARLINGTON, VA. — Abigail Tierney has joined the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) as manager of global policy.

She will educate policymakers, represent the AFIA in trade discussions and advocate for science-based regulations to reduce non-tariff barriers. She will also represent the US animal food industry at meetings both domestically and internationally, analyze global trade trends and develop tools to support industry members.

“Abby brings an impressive combination of trade policy, regulatory and international affairs experience that will strengthen AFIA’s global advocacy efforts,” said Leah Wilkinson, chief policy officer, AFIA. “Her background across federal agencies and firsthand experience advancing US agricultural interests will be invaluable as the AFIA works to expand market opportunities, address trade barriers and promote science-based policies that support the competitiveness of the US animal food industry for our members. We are thrilled to welcome Abby to the AFIA team.”

Prior to joining the AFIA, Tierney managed global policy at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where she also represented the United States on the environmental policy committee of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Before her time at the EPA, Tierney worked for the US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service, first directing international market development programs and later advancing US animal trade policy. Tierney began her career as a Peace Corps agribusiness volunteer in Panama from 2017 to 2019.

From Kansas City, Kan., Tierney earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in international business from Saint Louis University and now lives in Washington, DC.

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